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Venda do Sócio: bar in Madeira

Venda do Sócio is a poncha bar in Caniço, good value (€). It has outdoor seating.

A poncha stop in Caniço on Rua Sidónio Seródio, with outdoor seating and bar games. Venda do Sócio is one of our picks for a poncha in the Caniço area, alongside Peter's Poncha.

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Vibe
traditional poncha bar
Price
€
Outdoor
Yes
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About Venda do Sócio

Venda do Sócio is a traditional poncha bar in Caniço

Poncha is Madeira's traditional drink, white sugar-cane rum (aguardente), bee honey and fresh lemon, shaken by hand with a wooden mexelote. Order a copo and pace yourself; the second one always tastes like a good idea.

What to know before you go

  • Tuesday–Thursday 07:00–00:00. Friday–Saturday 07:00–01:00. Sunday 07:00–22:00. Closed Monday.
  • Outdoor seating fills first; arrive before 21:30 in summer for the best chance at a terrace table.
  • Local taxis are inexpensive, but pre-book the return if you're staying late, pickups in the villages dry up after midnight.
  • Phone: +351 291 614 951.

Best time to visit

Year-round. Weekend evenings are the busiest; weekdays are quieter.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
07:00–00:00
Wednesday
07:00–00:00
Thursday
07:00–00:00
Friday
07:00–01:00
Saturday
07:00–01:00
Sunday
07:00–22:00

We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.

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Frequently asked

Is Venda do Sócio good for poncha?

Yes: Venda do Sócio is one of the recognised poncha specialists on the island, with the traditional rum-honey-lemon recipe served at the counter.

How late does Venda do Sócio stay open?

Venda do Sócio is open Tuesday–Thursday 07:00–00:00. Friday–Saturday 07:00–01:00. Sunday 07:00–22:00. Closed Monday.

Does Venda do Sócio have outdoor seating?

Yes, there are tables outside, and they are the first to go once the sun drops.

Is there a dress code at Venda do Sócio?

Casual. Smart-casual is more than enough for bars and rooftops, Madeira nightlife rarely turns anyone away on what they're wearing. Upscale restaurant dining rooms are a separate case: a jacket and closed shoes are expected there, though a tie is rarely required.

Where is Venda do Sócio?

Venda do Sócio is in the Caniço area of Madeira (Rua Sidónio Seródio 1, 9125-114 Caniço).

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